March 2007 ''Best Deals'' From IntelliChoice.com

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CAMPBELL, Calif.March 16, 2007; IntelliChoice.com, a leading source for automotive ownership cost and value analysis, today announced its "Best Deals of the Month" for March 2007. For the first time, IntelliChoice.com's monthly list makes room for the increasingly popular category of crossover vehicles, with the 2007 Volkswagen Touareg TDI tops among midsize crossovers. The Ford Escape Hybrid holds down the compact SUV/crossover segment, while the Lexus RX 350 placed first among luxury crossoversThe list also includes a new convertible category, won by MINI Cooper, and luxury convertible category, taken by the 2007 Audi A4 Cabriolet.

"With the summer driving months approaching, IntelliChoice.com is giving consumers a more complete picture of the new car offerings for the year," said James Bell, publisher of IntelliChoice.com. "In particular, we wanted to offer greater insight into crossovers, which have quickly established themselves as a critical segment with automakers and consumers alike."

Bell noted that, unlike their truck-based SUV predecessors, crossovers are engineered on their own car-like platform, with independent rear suspension and better handling. Crossovers have garnered increased consumer interest for their combination of practicality, maneuverability and better fuel efficiency.

IntelliChoice.com's "Best Deals of the Month" identifies new cars, trucks and SUVs with the best ownership cost value in 34 respective classes. Selections are based on current car pricing, market conditions and the lowest national manufacturer consumer new car rebate. In addition, IntelliChoice.com uses the latest information from numerous automotive resources to evaluate what it costs to buy, own, and operate each new model-year trim line over a five-year basis.

The following "Best Deals" for March 2007 are ranked by vehicle type and size:

Class                         Brand        Model
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Subcompact car                MINI         Cooper Hatchback
Base Sport car                Honda        Civic Si
Compact car over 16000        Honda        Civic Hybrid
Compact car under 16000       Honda        Civic DX
Midsize car over 21000        Toyota       Prius Touring
Midsize car under 21000       Toyota       Prius
Convertible car               MINI         Cooper Convertible
Luxury Convertible car        Audi         A4 2.0T Cabriolet
Near Luxury car               Audi         A4 2.0T Cabriolet
Sport car                     Chevrolet    Corvette Coupe
Sport Sedan/Wagon over 38000  Lexus        GS 350
Sport Sedan/Wagon under 38000 Infiniti     G35 Sport
Large car                     Toyota       Avalon Touring
Luxury car                    Lexus        ES 350
Small Wagon                   Toyota       Matrix
Midsize/Large Wagon           Subaru       Outback 2.5i Basic
Compact SUV/Crossover         Ford         Escape Hybrid 2WD
Midsize Crossover             Volkswagen   Touareg TDI
Luxury Crossover              Lexus        RX 350 FWD
Minivan                       Honda        Odyssey LX
Full-Size Van                 Chevrolet    Express 1500 Passenger
Cargo Van                     Ford         Freestar
SUV                           Chevrolet    Tahoe LS
Intermediate SUV              Toyota       4Runner SR5 V6 2WD
Luxury SUV                    Lexus        GX 470
Compact Pickup truck 2WD      Toyota       Tacoma Regular Cab
                                            PreRunner 2WD
Compact Pickup truck 4WD      Toyota       Tacoma Regular Cab 4WD
Full-Size Pickup truck 2WD    Ford         F150 Regular Cab XL 2WD
 1/2 Ton                                    Short Bed
Full-Size Pickup truck 2WD    Ford         F250 Super Duty Crew Cab XL
 3/4 Ton                                    2WD Short Bed
Full-Size Pickup truck 2WD    Ford         F350 Super Duty Super Cab
 One Ton                                    XL 2WD DRW
Full-Size Pickup truck 4WD    Chevrolet    Silverado 1500 Extended Cab
 1/2 Ton                                    LT 4WD Short Bed
Full-Size Pickup truck 4WD    Ford         F250 Super Duty Crew Cab XL
 3/4 Ton                                    2WD Short Bed
Full-Size Pickup truck 4WD    Ford         F350 Super Duty Super Cab
 One Ton                                    XL 2WD DRW

IntelliChoice.com Helps Consumers Do Their Homework

IntelliChoice.com updates vehicle data several times a month in order to capture the many expiring car rebates and ongoing incentive programs offered by manufacturers--giving consumers the most up-to-date analysis.

IntelliChoice.com's "Best Deals" designation enables consumers to identify how car rebates affect a vehicle's value throughout ownership and not just at the time of purchase. Ownership costs can vary significantly among different trim lines of the same model. Additionally, IntelliChoice.com continuously updates fuel costs based on the latest data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

Vehicles designated an "IntelliChoice.com Best Deal of the Month" are typically cars and trucks that have good to great ownership cost values before any manufacturer rebate. However, a rebate can often turn a good ownership cost value into a great value, and a great value into an "IntelliChoice.com Best Deal of the Month."

Please visit www.intellichoice.com for more information or to check the auto rebate section of any vehicle report for the most up-to-date incentives.

About IntelliChoice.com

Part of PRIMEDIA's Enthusiast Media, IntelliChoice is the market leader in automotive ownership cost and value analysis. Founded in 1986, IntelliChoice is committed to empowering consumers to make better purchase decisions by providing independent and essential automotive information and tools. Through the IntelliChoice web site (www.intellichoice.com), consumers get the help they need to research, compare, configure and price vehicles. The site also connects buyers to the buying alternatives of their choice, including vehicle manufacturers and an online car buying guide.